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Winds of War #5
Red Tide
When Chinese satellites detect the presence of an American Battle Group only a few hundred miles over the horizon, Captain Peng Ko receives orders to attack it. The enemy battle group includes the aircraft carrier Concord which, given its planes and escorts, should be impervious to anything that a single cruiser could throw at it.
But the Sea Dragon is equipped with a one-of-a-kind experimental weapon that can not only fire projectiles from a long distance away, but can inflict terrible damage when it does so. Five hits are sufficient to send the Concord to the bottom. The hunt for the Sea Dragon begins.
Meanwhile on the other side of the world, the Allies are planning to attack the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. In order to succeed the Allies will have to engage enemy patrol boats and neutralize heavily armed gun towers.
The invaders will also be forced to fight the cruiser Omsk which, if allowed to enter the Mediterranean Sea, could wreak havoc on Allied shipping. US Navy Commander Maxwell Ryson and his squadron of Pegasus Class II Hydrofoils will befront and center during the attack, and will, despite their relatively small size, be forced to engage the mighty Omsk.
But the Sea Dragon is equipped with a one-of-a-kind experimental weapon that can not only fire projectiles from a long distance away, but can inflict terrible damage when it does so. Five hits are sufficient to send the Concord to the bottom. The hunt for the Sea Dragon begins.
Meanwhile on the other side of the world, the Allies are planning to attack the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. In order to succeed the Allies will have to engage enemy patrol boats and neutralize heavily armed gun towers.
The invaders will also be forced to fight the cruiser Omsk which, if allowed to enter the Mediterranean Sea, could wreak havoc on Allied shipping. US Navy Commander Maxwell Ryson and his squadron of Pegasus Class II Hydrofoils will befront and center during the attack, and will, despite their relatively small size, be forced to engage the mighty Omsk.
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 18, 2021
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About the author
William C. Dietz
101 books454 followersNew York Times bestselling author William C. Dietz has published more than fifty novels, some of which have been translated into German, Russian, and Japanese. He grew up in the Seattle area, served as a medic with the Navy and Marine Corps, graduated from the University of Washington, and has been employed as a surgical technician, college instructor, and television news writer, director and producer. Before becoming a full-time writer Dietz was director of public relations and marketing for an international telephone company. He and his wife live near Gig Harbor, Washington.
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
September 30, 2021
Read the next part in the Winds of War series and I have to say, it is tied with Red Thunder as my second favourite in the whole series. I love how it shows the fight against both the Russians in European waters and the Chinese in the Pacific. I can't wait for Red Sands.
February 1, 2022
Disappointed
I quite liked the previous 4 books. This not so much. It felt lazy and as if the author couldn't be bothered. I got to 94% and just couldn't bring myself to get to the obvious conclusion.
This series badly needs a strategic overview. Perhaps a prologue detailing the state of the global world war.
The there are the utterly unbelievable scenarios. Why would the Chinese let an American captained ship sail unmolested carrying goods from one allied nation to another, potentially carry war supplies, through the South China Sea? The battle scenarios were boring and predictable. The tech and equipment wee all wrong and why would a stealth ship have it's radar constantly broadcasting? If you want to hide in the ocean you don't advertise your position. It was as if the participants didn't care about fighting.
This is another example of lazy story telling and also another kindle unlimited presentation that has not been proof read.
I'm seriously considering giving up my subscription.
I quite liked the previous 4 books. This not so much. It felt lazy and as if the author couldn't be bothered. I got to 94% and just couldn't bring myself to get to the obvious conclusion.
This series badly needs a strategic overview. Perhaps a prologue detailing the state of the global world war.
The there are the utterly unbelievable scenarios. Why would the Chinese let an American captained ship sail unmolested carrying goods from one allied nation to another, potentially carry war supplies, through the South China Sea? The battle scenarios were boring and predictable. The tech and equipment wee all wrong and why would a stealth ship have it's radar constantly broadcasting? If you want to hide in the ocean you don't advertise your position. It was as if the participants didn't care about fighting.
This is another example of lazy story telling and also another kindle unlimited presentation that has not been proof read.
I'm seriously considering giving up my subscription.
October 10, 2021
Fast paced, brutally real, seen from the eyes of those who fight at sea…
Dietz is such a great writer, that you hate to see any of his books end. You feel as if you know the characters, and their lives are real to you. He’s a master at his craft, and you’ll not want to miss any of his books. Enjoy…
Dietz is such a great writer, that you hate to see any of his books end. You feel as if you know the characters, and their lives are real to you. He’s a master at his craft, and you’ll not want to miss any of his books. Enjoy…
July 27, 2021
Much less than expected.
Stopped reading right after the first "battle", which went exactly as I thought it would when I began to read the book: totally unrealistic, and lacking detail.
Stopped reading right after the first "battle", which went exactly as I thought it would when I began to read the book: totally unrealistic, and lacking detail.
June 9, 2021
Hell in the pacafic
Action, thrilling, music option, hard to put down
Ship types and weapons well researched by your author, loved the book.
Action, thrilling, music option, hard to put down
Ship types and weapons well researched by your author, loved the book.
June 17, 2021
Great, as always
Dietz always produces a story that you read late in to the night. This one was no exception. I await the next one!
Dietz always produces a story that you read late in to the night. This one was no exception. I await the next one!
September 18, 2021
Gripping read.
Another top rate military/tech thriller..moves like a rocket action all the way. Great characters and believable story. This is a must read.
Another top rate military/tech thriller..moves like a rocket action all the way. Great characters and believable story. This is a must read.
December 10, 2021
Great
This was another Great Book in the Winds of War series. It was hard to put down I will download Book # 6 Red Sands now
This was another Great Book in the Winds of War series. It was hard to put down I will download Book # 6 Red Sands now
February 28, 2022
Good book; the romance part was a bit weak. It did not have the punch the first books had but it held my attention. Kind of came to a slam bang finish with a "God in a box" ending.
April 17, 2022
Red China gets setback.
Innovative speculative yarn about possible Chinese egocentric domination and several failures. Liked the characters and the action. Good job on all.
Innovative speculative yarn about possible Chinese egocentric domination and several failures. Liked the characters and the action. Good job on all.
November 17, 2022
WWIII, here we come!
Have it four stars because the book got a little 'over the top' in a few places, but still worth the read.
Have it four stars because the book got a little 'over the top' in a few places, but still worth the read.
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